6482 - 22 Complete Report

SEP’ 2022
Client:
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
Geotechnical Investigation Report
PROPOSED HOUSE
AT PLOT NO. 579, STREET NO. 19
PHASE - I, PARK ENCLAVE
ISLAMABAD
SWIS-TECH
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS
Plot No. A-336, Ittefaq Town, Bahadur Khan Road
Chour Depot, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi ST/6482/22
Phone: 051 5492983, 051 5474550, 0301 5100801

E-mail: swistechengineers@gmail.com
SWIS-TECH Proposed House at Plot No. 579, Street No.19, Phase-I, Park Enclave, Islamabad.
CONTENTS
Page / Plan No.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Project Description 1

1.2 Scope of Work 1
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SOIL INVESTIGATION 2
2.1 Locations of Boreholes 2

2.2 Field Work 2
2.3 In-Situ Testing: Standard Penetration Test 3
3.0 LABORATORY TEST 4
4.0 NATURE OF SUB-SURFACE 5
4.1 BH – 1 5
4.2 BH – 2 6
4.3 BH – 3 6
5.0 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS 7
APPENDICES
❖ LOCATIONS OF BOREHOLES ……………………………. Plan No. 6482-01

❖ BORE LOGS …..………………..……………………………. Plan No. 6482-02/04
❖ ABSTRACT DATA ON LABORATORY TESTS RESULT. Plan No. 6482-05/06
❖ GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES ………………… Plan No. 6482-07/16
❖ UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST…………………… Plan No. 6482-17/23
REPORT ON SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION

FOR THE PROPOSED HOUSE OF
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
PHASE - I, PARK ENCLAVE
ISLAMABAD
SWIS-TECH
Phone: 051 – 5492983
051 – 5474550
Cell: 0301 – 5100801
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS E-mail: swistechengineers@gmail.com
Plot No. A-336, Ittefaq Town, Bahadur Khan Road raisagha@gmail.com
Chour Depot, Peshawar Road
Rawalpindi
Ref. ST/6482/22
Date. 10-09-2022
REPORT ON SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION

FOR THE PROPOSED HOUSE OF
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
PHASE – I, PARK ENCLAVE
ISLAMABAD
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Husain Kazmi, the Owner and the Client, is desirous to construct his
house at Plot No. 579, Street No. 19, Phase – I, Park Enclave, Islamabad.
Prior to the designing and construction stage of the proposed house, it is
found necessary by the Client and the Designer of the project to carry out
subsoil investigation of the proposed site to determine the geo-engineering
properties of subsoil and to ascertain the allowable bearing capacity for the
design of a safe, sound and an economical foundation. For the purpose, the
job of subsoil investigation was entrusted to Messrs SWIS-TECH, Engineers &
Contractors, Rawalpindi, by the Client’s representative.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:
The foreseen work was comprised of the following:
1. Drilling of three (3) boreholes of maximum 25-ft depth or up to rock or

refusal depth, whichever encounter first.
2. Execution of Standard Penetration Test (SPT) at 3-ft or as selected by the

Geotech Engineer.
3. Collection of soil samples from selected depths.
4. Execution of necessary laboratory tests.
5. Elaboration and submission of FINAL REPORT stating type of foundation

and bearing capacity of soils.
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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SOIL INVESTIGATION
2.1 LOCATIONS OF BOREHOLES:
Locations of boreholes were selected and marked in the field by the

Geotechnical Engineer’s Representative, which can be seen from the
appended location Plan No. 6482 – 01.
2.2 FIELD WORK:
The equipment and services were mobilized to the job site on 30-08-2022 and
the entire fieldwork was completed on the same day.
At this site, all three boreholes were drilled directly from the existing ground
surface with 5” dia Auger Drilling. BH-1 and BH-3 were drilled up to 20-ft,
whereas, BH-2 was drilled up to 25-ft depth. Standard Penetration Tests were
performed at 3-ft, 6-ft, 10-ft and thereafter at 5-ft interval up to the drilled
depth. During the course, soil samples were collected and preserved for visual
inspection and conducting the laboratory testing. All collected samples were
properly preserved, labeled and transported to SWIS-TECH laboratory for
conducting lab tests.
The entire fieldwork was carried out under the supervision of the Client’s
representative and an experienced Geotechnical Engineer on the behalf of the
firm.
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2.3 IN-SITU TESTING:

STANDARD PENETRATION TEST:
The standard penetration test (ASTM D – 1586) is a sounding method of

sub-surface exploration with the general purpose of evaluating the
characteristics, firmness and density of soils. Besides the empirical
application of foundation investigation another important advantage of this
test is that a sample is retained for visual inspection, classification or
laboratory testing. The sampler is also called a split spoon, consists of a thick
walled steel tube, split lengthwise. To the lower end is attached a cutting
shoe, to the upper end, a check valve and connector to the drill rods.
The standard size 13/8 inches ID and 2 inches OD, is generally used. The hole
is drilled up to the desired depth or until a change in the soil is detected.
The drill tool is removed and the sampler lowered to the bottom of the hole.
It is first driven 6 inches into the soil to ensure that the cutting edge is seated
in virgin material. It is then driven 12 inches in 6 inches increments with a
63.5 kg (140 lbs) hammer of falling 30 inches. The number of blows for each
6 inches of penetration is recorded. The standard penetration resistance, N, is
the sum of the second and third increments.
SPT blows and N-values as encountered at site in three (3) boreholes are
given on appended Bore-Logs and also in the following table for a quick
reference:
BH-1 BH-2 BH-3

Depth
SPT Blows N-value SPT Blows N-value SPT Blows N-value
3’-0” 1+1+2 3 6 + 8 + 10 18 1+1+1 2
6’-0” 1+1+2 3 2+3+3 6 1+1+1 2
10’-0” 4+5+7 12 2+4+4 8 2+1+1 2
15’-0” 2+3+5 8 4+6+7 13 4+4+6 10
20’-0” 3+5+6 11 2+4+5 9 6+7+7 14
25’-0” - - 2+3+5 8 - -
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3.0 LABORATORY TEST:
The laboratory tests on the selected soil samples are performed on the basis
of subsoil encountered at the site to classify soil properly and to achieve the
best possible design parameters for the determination of soil bearing capacity.
Following laboratory tests were conducted in the laboratory:
1. Grain Analysis by Mechanical Method.

2. Hydrometer Analysis.
3. Natural Moisture Content.
4. Atterberg’s Limits.
5. Bulk Density.
6. Unconfined Compression Test.
Above tests were performed in the SWIS-TECH laboratory under the

supervision of Engr. Rais Agha, B.E. (Civil); MS (Geotechnical Engg) as per
ASTM standard procedures. Results of the same can be seen from the
Abstract Data on Laboratory Test Results sheet appended in the report as
Plan No: 6482 – 04/05.
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4.0 NATURE OF SUB-SURFACE:
Three locations were selected at the proposed site for the purpose of soil
investigation. Locations of these boreholes can be seen from the appended
Location Plan No. 6482-01. This site is approximately -3.50 ft down at BH-1
(right-front side) and -4.50 ft down at BH-2 (center) and -5.00 ft down at
BH-3 (left-rear side) from the adjacent street. These Ground Levels as
mentioned on bore logs have been picked up by eye judgment, and can be
confirmed at site, if deemed necessary for any precise work.
The study of Bore Logs, field and laboratory test results reveals more or less
uniform but quite complicated subsoil conditions in three boreholes. Subsoils
as encountered in three boreholes are explained as follows:
4.1 BH- 1 (RL = -3.50 ft):
0’-0” / 6’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, soft, low
plastic, SILTY CLAY with sand (CL-ML) trace roots.
Apparently, is no sign of fill except roots and low N-value.
6’-0” / 10’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, soft, low
plastic, SILT with sand (ML) trace roots. Clean soil. No
sign of fill except roots. But this layer gives a susceptible
look. A low strength and unsuitable stratum for direct
placement of foundation.
10’-0” / 13’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, stiff, low
plastic, SILTY CLAY (CL-ML) trace to little sand. No sign
of fill, but a susceptible stratum.
13’-0” / 15’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, loose, fine-
grained, SILTY SAND. It looks like some old, deposited
material. May be a bank deposition of nearby nallah.
15’-0” / 20’-0”: Virgin soil: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist to

moist, firm to stiff, low to low-medium plastic, LEAN
CLAY (CL) trace sand. Virgin, but still a low strength
stratum.
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4.2 BH- 2 (RL = -4.50 ft):
0’-0” / 5’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, dry, very stiff, low plastic,
SILTY CLAY with sand (CL-ML) trace roots. No sign of fill
except the presence of roots. Moderate N-value.
5’-0” / 10’-6”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, soft to firm,
low plastic, SILTY CLAY with sand (ML) trace roots.
10’-6” / 14’-0”: Fill: Brown, slightly reddish, slightly moist, loose, fine-
grained, SILTY SAND (SM). Lumps of clay are also
present.
14’-0” / 15’-4”: Fill: Brown, slightly reddish, slightly moist, loose, fine-
grained, SILTY SAND (SM) trace gravel.
15’-4” / 20’-0”: Virgin soil: Reddish brown, slightly moist to moist, stiff,
low to medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace sand.
20’-0” / 25’-0”: Reddish brown, moist, firm to stiff, low plastic, LEAN
CLAY (CL) trace sand.
4.3 BH- 3 (RL = -5.00 ft):
0’-0” / 9’-0”: Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist to moist, very
soft, low plastic, SILTY CLAY with sand (CL-ML) trace
excessive roots. Poor quality stratum.
9’-0” / 14’-0”: Fill: Brown, slightly reddish brown, slightly moist, very
loose, fine-grained, SILTY SAND (SM). Lumps of clay are
also present.
14’-0” / 15’-6”: Fill: Brown, slightly reddish brown, moist to wet, loose,
coarse-grained, SILTY SAND with gravel (SM). Old river
deposition.
15’-6” / 20’-0”: Reddish brown, slightly moist to moist, stiff, low to low-
medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace to little sand, fine
gravel and concretions.
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5.0 FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS:
5.1 After the study of bore logs, field, and laboratory test results and in the light
of discussion under the head of Nature of Subsurface, it is concluded that the
subsoil conditions in three boreholes are more or less uniform as far as
classification is concerned, but variation is noted in fills or weak soils depths.
This site is approximately -3.50 ft down at BH-1 (right-front side) and -4.50 ft
down at BH-2 (almost center) and -5.00 ft down at BH-3 (left-rear side) from
the adjacent street.
5.2 Fills of variable quality and nature are present at this site up to 15’-0”
(RL = -18.50 ft) in BH-1 (right-front side), up to 15’-4” (RL = -19.83 ft) and up
to 15’-0” (RL = -20.00 ft) in BH-3 (left-rear side).
5.3 Generally, fills found in BH-1 and BH-3 are of extremely poor quality and not
suitable for the direct placement of foundations even Raft. In fact, these fills
will not produce any stability with shall ground improvement. However, fills
found in BH-2 (central location) reveals slightly better quality fills particularly
upper 5’-0” (-10.00 ft) are of slightly better nature; in fact, looks like a quality
fill though material found is collapsible in nature and worst settlements can
still be anticipated on inundation. Situation is further aggravated by the
presence of Ground Water Table, which is found in BH-3 only at 15’-0” (RL = -
20.00 ft) but surprisingly not found in other two boreholes. Most probably,
this is some subsurface seepage from rear side are. These deeper fills are
present in an extremely poor condition; clearly suggesting the unsuitability of
this site for shallow spread foundations. However, foundation design can be
achieved with any of the following three (3) options:
OPTION – I:
DEEP REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT WITHOUT A BASEMENT:
Remove all poor quality and weak soils maximum up to 15’-0” from the
Lowest Existing Ground Level (LEGL) i.e. up to RL = -20.00 ft. Re-fill in 12”
layers with some selected Granular material with proper compaction up to
93% of Maximum Dry Density (MDD) at Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) by
means of some mechanical vibratory compactor.
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Re-fill last 4 ft below the selected footing level with 6” layers and compaction
up to 95% of MDD at OMC. Then STRIP foundations can be designed with
0.75 Tonne/ft2, if quality of compaction can be assured. In case of any doubt
about compaction, better adopt RAFT. Minimum foundation depth must be
kept at 3’-0” from the Road Level.
OPTION – II:
DEEP REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT:
WITH A BASEMENT:
Large replacement problems can be tackled with the provision of a basement

facility. Basement option will reduce the replacement quantities and efforts.
This can be said the same option as Option-1, but with a basement facility.
In this option, soils have to be removed maximum up to -20.00 ft, but
replacement and improvement will be required only up to -11.00 ft or as per
requirement. Foundations then can be designed with 0.75 Tonne/ft2 as
described in Option-I.
OPTION – III:
PILE FOUNDATION:
The simplest and the fastest option is the provision of Pile Foundations,
which is a speedy and problem free solution. Same can be provided with or
without a basement facility. Safe load carrying capacities for a single pile of
various diameter and lengths can be worked out, but that requires at least
two deep exploratory boreholes up to 60 ft depth. Due to extremely poor-
quality fills at BH-1 and BH-3, entire load will have to be borne by Piles. Load
sharing Piled-Raft cannot be provided. Raft can serve as a large pile-cap only.
Under the circumstances, this seems to be the most suitable option for the
proposed structure though may not be the most economical one. Table on the
following page is being provided for some initial design and estimate only.
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SAFE ALLOWABLE LOAD OF A SINGLE PILE
Pile Dia *Tip Level of Pile Safe Allowable Load
-45.00 ft 15 Tonne
-50.00 ft 18 Tonne
18”
-55.00 ft 22 Tonne
-60.00 ft 25 Tonne
-45.00 ft 19 Tonne
-50.00 ft 23 Tonne
22”
-55.00 ft 28 Tonne
-60.00 ft 32 Tonne
-45.00 ft 21 Tonne
-50.00 ft 26 Tonne
24”
-55.00 ft 31 Tonne
-60.00 ft 36 Tonne
*Tip Level of Pile: This is not the length of Pile. See details on following pages.
Allowable Load Bearing for Pile Foundations

40
Allowable Load Bearing in Tonne
34
28
22
16
10
40 45 50 55 60 65
Tip Level of PIle From Road Level in ft
18" Dia Pile 22" Dia Pile 24" Dia Pile
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OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR GROUND IMPROVEMENT:
5.4 Since ground improvement will be required at this site, it is better to provide
specifications for fill material and a general methodology.
5.5 Description of Selected Granular Material for Guidance: Road sub-base

material, commonly known as DARRA is one of the best materials for backfill.
Khaka or Stone Dust is also a suitable material. River-bed gravels can also be
used, but sub-rounded or sub-angular gravels must be finer than 2.5”. Sand
should be well-graded i.e. a blend of different sizes of grains. Fines passing
200 sieve should also be present varying from 5 to 10%. In case of granular
material, DARRA or River-Bed material, following Table is provided as a
guideline.
Particle 2 ½” 2” ½” No. 4 Sieve No. 200 Sieve

Size (63.5 mm) (50 mm) (12.5 mm) (0.425 mm) (0.075 mm)
% Passing 100 90 - 100 40 - 60 10 - 30 5 - 10
5.6 An engineered fill should be a blend of different types of soil material, which
must be placed in 8 ~ 9 inches loose layers and then properly compacted at
least up to 95% of Maximum Dry Density at Optimum Moisture Content of
material as obtained from Modified Proctor Test to achieve a ready and well-
compacted 6” thick layer.
5.7 Ground improvement process must be carried-out under the strict

supervision of an experienced Engineer or Contractor with strict field check
and control. It is recommended to maintain all records of field testing.
5.8 Filling operations require particular care as fills are most susceptible to
ingress of water. Loosely filled ground can soak up water and also erode at
rapid rate causing instabilities. All filling operations should involve proper
preparation and filling in small thicknesses of spread soil layers as
recommended with each layer well compacted / packed using rollers or
tampers. Well compacted ground does not soak up water easily and it does
not erode easily.
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5.9 When working with fills or improved soils, always take extra measures to
minimize the infiltration of water into ground. This should include
maintaining excellent surface drainage, directing the outflow from roof drains
and other sources of water away from the building, avoiding excessive
irrigation of landscaping, and taking extra care to assure the watertightness
of underground pipelines.
FOR PILE FOUNDATION:
5.10 Use Pile Diameter ≥ 18 inches. Smaller dia piles can be failed due to
insufficient lateral support, also smaller diameters piles do not allow quality
concreting procedure through tremie pipes.
5.11 Lengths shown in the Table are not effective Pile Lengths but are Tip Levels of
Piles which can vary without or with basement. Effective Pile Lengths will be
calculated as follows:
Effective Pile Length = Cut-Off Level - Tip Level
Cut-off Level of Piles should be taken as the bottom level of Raft. Top & Tip
Levels must be mentioned on structural drawings to avoid any confusion.
5.12 The load capacity and deformation behaviour of drilled shafts can be greatly
affected by the quality and method of construction; thus, field quality control
must be assured.
5.13 High quality concrete of required strength and slump (minimum 8”) is a
primary requirement of quality finished Pile foundation. Concreting must be
carried out with tremie method.
5.14 Where the spacing between shafts is restricted, consideration must be given
to the sequence of construction to minimize the effect of adjacent shaft
construction operation on recently constructed shafts.
5.15 During the Construction stage, it is imperative to maintain bore logs of each
pile so that any serious variation must be noted and then addressed
promptly.
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GENERAL:
5.16 Though, we do not anticipate any serious variation in subsoil conditions at

the proposed site, yet it is better that foundation excavations should be
inspected by an experienced Engineer before casting any footings. If any
serious variation is found, same must be referred to the undersigned
Geotechnical Engineer for his further advice.
5.17 Proper surface drainage system must be provided to avoid any change in sub-
surface moisture and great care must be given to underground pipeline
works. Proper lean concrete must be placed under the proposed foundation
and before laying it all loose excavated material must be removed.
5.18 Dewatering: Ground Water Table is found at RL = -20.00 ft in BH-3 only. It is

expected that it can be raised a bit further depending up on water ponding at
the rear side. Thus, dewatering will be required only if excavation is required
below -20.00 ft or so.
5.19 This site is classified as Soil Profile Type SD. As per Revised Seismic Provisions
(2007) of Building Code of Pakistan, this area lies in Seismic Zone ‘2B’. Peak
horizontal ground acceleration for this zone varies from 0.16 to 0.24g.
Following seismic coefficients are recommended:
Seismic Zone, Soil Profile Type & Seismic Coefficients
Seismic Seismic
Seismic Soil Profile Zone Factor
Coefficient Coefficient
Zone Type ‘Z’
‘Ca’ ‘Cv’
2B ‘SD’ 0.20 0.28 0.40
5.20 Stability of Vertical Cuts: Sub-soil conditions at this site are such that
stability of vertical cuts may cause some problems, if deeper excavation is
required, for example: for ground improvement or for a basement etc. Thus,
some temporary shoring may be required to keep vertical cuts stable or
otherwise some extra excavations or gentle slopes will be required to solve the
problem.
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5.21 In case of extra excavation, same must be refilled with selected material with
proper compaction, at least, up to 93% of MDD at OMC as obtained from
Proctor Test. Extreme care will be required if some structure exists on
adjacent plots.
5.22 It is recommended to avoid any sprinkling or addition of water after the

excavation is completed. For the same reason, job of foundation construction
must be completed in the shortest possible time and every possible effort
should be made to safe excavated ground from receiving precipitation. In case
of rain, excavated ground must be dewatered and allowed for drying and only
then any concrete / lean concrete should be allowed.
5.23 Proper lean concrete must be placed under the proposed foundation and
before laying it all loose excavated material must be removed.
5.24 Proper surface drains must be provided to avoid any change in sub-surface
moisture and great care must be given to underground pipeline works.
5.25 Should any conditions at the site be encountered during construction which
differ from those as encountered in investigation works, we request that we
may be notified immediately in order to permit a reassessment of our
recommendations, if require.
Engr. Rais Agha

B.E. Civil; MS (Geotechnical Engg)
P.E. (Pak.); MPEC
Civil / 12099
SWIS-TECH
Engineers & Contractors
Rawalpindi.
Client:
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
Site:
PROPOSED HOUSE
PHASE – I, PARK ENCLAVE, ISLAMABAD
BH. NO. 1 .
SAMPLES
THICKNESS
ELEVATION
STANDARD
OF BORING
DIAMETER
REDUCED
IN FEET
PENETRATION TESTS
DEPTH
SCALE
DATE
UN-DISTB
STRATA
LOG
WATER
DISTB.
ENCOUNTERED Blows / 6” penetration
N-value
10 30 50 70 90
 -3.50 ft
Fill: Slightly reddish brown,

slightly moist, soft, low
1+1+2 3
6’-0” plastic, SILTY CLAY with
N=3
sand (CL-ML) trace roots.
Apparently, is no sign of fill.
-9.50 6’-0” 1+1+2 6

Fill: Slightly reddish brown, N=3
slightly moist, soft, low
plastic, SILT with sand (ML)
trace roots. Clean soil. No
5” DIA AUGER METHOD
4’-0” sign of fill except roots. But

this layer gives a susceptible
look. A low strength and
30-08-2022
unsuitable stratum for direct

-13.50 10’-0” placement of foundation. 4+5+7 10
N = 12
slightly moist, stiff, low
3’-0” plastic, SILTY CLAY (CL-ML)
trace to little sand. No sign of
fill, but a susceptible stratum.
-16.50 13’-0”
Fill: Slightly reddish brown, slightly
moist, loose, fine-grained, SILTY
2’-0” SAND. It looks like some old,
deposited material. May be a bank
-18.50 15’-0” deposition of nearby nallah. 2+3+5 15
N=8
Virgin soil: Slightly reddish

brown, slightly moist to
moist, firm to stiff, low to low-
5’-0”
medium plastic, LEAN CLAY
(CL) trace sand. Virgin, but
still a low strength stratum.
-23.50 20’-0” 3+5+6 20

SWIS-TECH N = 11
GWT is not encountered up
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS to the drilled depth.
Rawalpindi PLAN NO. 6482 – 02
Client:
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
Site:
PROPOSED HOUSE
BH. NO. 2 .
SAMPLES
THICKNESS
ELEVATION
STANDARD
OF BORING
DIAMETER
REDUCED
IN FEET
PENETRATION TESTS
DEPTH
SCALE
DATE
UN-DISTB
STRATA
LOG
WATER
DISTB.
N-value
10 30 50 70 90
 -4.50 ft

dry, very stiff, low plastic,
SILTY CLAY with sand
5’-0” 6 + 8 + 10
(CL-ML) trace roots. No sign 3
of fill except the presence of N = 18
roots. Moderate N-value.
-9.50 5’-0”
2+3+3 6
N=6
slightly moist, soft to firm,
5’-6”
low plastic, SILTY CLAY with
sand (ML) trace roots.
2+4+4
10
-15.00 10’-6” N=8
Fill: Brown, slightly reddish,

30-08-2022
slightly moist, loose, fine-

3’-6” grained, SILTY SAND (SM).
Lumps of clay are also
present.
-18.50 14’-0”
Fill: Brown, slightly reddish, slightly
1’-4” moist, loose, fine-grained, SILTY 4+6+7 15
-19.83 15’-4” SAND (SM) trace gravel. N = 13
Virgin soil: Reddish brown,

slightly moist to moist, stiff,
4’-8”
low to medium plastic, LEAN
CLAY (CL) trace sand.
-24.50 20’-0” 2+4+5 20

N=9
Reddish brown, moist, firm to

5’-0” stiff, low plastic, LEAN CLAY
(CL) trace sand.
29.50 25’-0” 2+3+5 25

SWIS-TECH N=8
GWT is not encountered up
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS to the drilled depth.
Client:
DR. HUSAIN KAZMI
Site:
PROPOSED HOUSE
BH. NO. 3 .
SAMPLES
THICKNESS
ELEVATION
STANDARD
OF BORING
DIAMETER
REDUCED
IN FEET
PENETRATION TESTS
DEPTH
SCALE
DATE
UN-DISTB
STRATA
LOG
WATER
DISTB.
N-value
10 30 50 70 90
 -5.00 ft
1+1+1 3
Fill: Slightly reddish brown, N=2
slightly moist to moist, very
soft, low plastic, SILTY CLAY
9’-0”
with sand (CL-ML) trace
excessive roots. Poor quality
stratum. 1+1+1 6
N=2
-14.00 9’-0”
30-08-2022
2+1+1 10
N=2
Fill: Brown, slightly reddish
brown, slightly moist, very
5’-0” loose, fine-grained, SILTY
SAND (SM). Lumps of clay are
also present.
-19.00 14’-0”
Fill: Brown, slightly reddish brown,
moist to wet, loose, coarse-grained,
1’-6” SILTY SAND with gravel (SM). Old
4+4+6 15
-20.50 15’-6” river deposition. N = 10
Reddish brown, slightly moist

to moist, stiff, low to low-
4’-6” medium plastic, LEAN CLAY
(CL) trace to little sand, fine
gravel and concretions.
-25.00 20’-0” 6+7+7 20

SWIS-TECH N = 14
GWT is encountered at 15’-0”
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS (RL = -20.00 ft).
PROPOSED HOUSE OF DR. HUSAIN KAZMI

ABSTRACT DATA ON LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
BOREHOLE BH – 1 BH – 2
3’-0” 6’-0” 10’-0” 15’-0” 20’-0” 3’-0” 6’-0” 10’-0” 15’-0” 15’-4” 25’-0”
DEPTH (ft)
4’-6” 7’-6” 11’-6” 16’-6” 21’-6” 4’-6” 7’-6” 11’-6” 15’-4” 16’-6” 26’-6”
TYPE OF SAMPLE SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT
MOISTURE CONTENT % 17.2 15.0 12.1 24.5 25.0 5.7 11.8 8.3 9.0 25.1 24.2
BULK DENSITY (lb / ft3) - - - 119.1 120.3 - - - - 120.0 120.1
GRAVEL % - - - - - - - - 04 - -
GRAIN SIZE
SAND % 17 25 12 04 03 16 16 72 79 06 02
ANALYSIS
FINES -200 % 83 75 88 96 97 84 84 28 17 94 98
LIQUID LIMIT 21.3 21.6 26.8 30.9 30.3 21.8 24.8 - - 33.0 27.6
ATTERBERG’S
PLASTIC LIMIT 17.3 18.1 19.9 22.6 22.2 17.5 19.6 - - 23.1 19.9
LIMITS
PLASTIC INDEX 4.0 3.5 6.9 8.3 8.1 4.3 5.2 - - 9.9 7.7
UNCONFINED STRESS kg/cm2 - - - 0.719 0.694 - - - - 1.108 0.513

COMPRESSION
TEST STRAIN - - - 7.543 7.880 - - - - 7.609 7.891
SWIS-TECH
PROPOSED HOUSE OF DR. HUSAIN KAZMI

ABSTRACT DATA ON LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
BOREHOLE BH – 3
3’-0” 6’-0” 10’-0” 15’-0” 15’-6” 20’-0”

DEPTH (ft)
4’-6” 7’-6” 11’-6” 15’-6” 16’-6” 21’-6”
TYPE OF SAMPLE SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT SPT
MOISTURE CONTENT % 19.7 19.3 9.6 16.0 25.4 23.7
BULK DENSITY (lb / ft3) - - - - - 120.1
GRAVEL % - - - 15 02 01
GRAIN SIZE
SAND % 14 17 86 65 11 07
ANALYSIS
FINES -200 % 86 83 14 20 87 92
LIQUID LIMIT 24.3 23.7 - - 30.8 29.4

ATTERBERG’S
PLASTIC LIMIT 19.4 17.5 - - 21.7 21.9
LIMITS
PLASTIC INDEX 4.9 6.2 - - 9.1 7.5
UNCONFINED STRESS kg/cm2 - - - - - 0.891

COMPRESSION
TEST STRAIN - - - - - 7.576
SWIS-TECH
SWIS-TECH PLOT NO. 579, STREET NO. 19
ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION PHASE - I, PARK ENCLAVE
RAWALPINDI ISLAMABAD
GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Gravel Sand Fines Group

Symb Bore No. Sample Depth Group Name Cu Cc wL wP Ip
% % -200% Symbol
• 1 SPT 3'-0" / 4'-6" SILTY CLAY with sand - 17 *83 21.3 17.3 4.0 CL-ML
■ 1 SPT 6'-0" / 7'-6" SILT with sand - 25 *75 21.6 18.1 3.5 ML
p 1 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" SILTY SAND 2 28 70 28.7 20.7 8.0 SM

* Hydrometer analysis was not performed. PLAN NO: 6482 - 07
GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
• 1 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" SILTY CLAY - 12 *88 26.8 19.9 6.9 CL-ML
■ 1 SPT 15'-0" / 16'-6" LEAN CLAY - 4 *96 30.9 22.6 8.3 CL
p 2 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" - 2 98 42.5 27.1 15.4

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
• 1 SPT 20'-0" / 21'-6" LEAN CLAY - 3 97 30.3 22.2 8.1 CL
■ 2 SPT 6'-0" / 7'-6" 16 37 *47 20.1 18.0 2.1
p 2 Dist 40'-0" / 41'-0" 80 10 10 - - -

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
■ 3 SPT 3'-0" / 4'-6" SANDY SILT - 39 61 . 25.4 12.4 ML
p 3 SPT 20'-0" / 21'-6" 12 77 11 - - -

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
■ 2 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" SILTY SAND - 72 *28 - - - SM
p 3 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" 35 52 13 - - -

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
• 2 SPT 15'-0" / 15'-4" SILTY SAND 4 79 *17 - - - SM
■ 2 SPT 15'-4" / 16'-6" LEAN CLAY - 6 94 33.0 23.1 9.9 CL
p 4 SPT 15'-0" / 16'-6" 23 51 26 - - -

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
• 2 SPT 25'-0" / 26'-6" LEAN CLAY - 2 98 27.6 19.9 7.7 CL
■ 4 SPT 15'-0" / 15'-11" 46 31 23 - - -
p 2 SPT 20'-0" / 21'-6" 6 24 70 28.3 20.4 7.9

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
■ 5 SPT 6'-0" / 7'-6" 15 47 38 20.3 16.9 3.4
p 3 SPT 20'-0" / 21'-6" - 13 87 34.0 24.3 9.7

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
■ 3 SPT 10'-0" / 11'-6" SILTY SAND - 86 *14 - - - SM
p 3 SPT 40'-0" / 41'-6" - 2 98 53.1 34.8 18.3

GRAVEL SAND
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001

% % -200% Symbol
• 3 SPT 15'-0" / 15'-6" SILTY SAND with gravel 15 65 *20 - - - SM
■ 3 SPT 15'-6" / 16'-6" LEAN CLAY 2 11 87 30.8 21.7 9.1 CL
p 3 SPT 20'-0" / 21'-6" LEAN CLAY 1 7 92 29.4 21.9 7.5 CL

* Hydrometer analysis was not performed. *Slightly erratic and gap-graded curve. PLAN NO: 6482 - 16
SWIS-TECH
UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST
Client: Dr. Husain Kazmi

Consultant: -
Project: Proposed House at Plot No. 579, Street No. 19, Park Enclave, Islamabad
Bore No: 1 Depth: 15'-0" / 16'-6" Type of Sample: SPT
Soil Material: Slightly reddish brown, firm to stiff, low to low-medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace sand.
Diameter : 3.490 cm Wet Weight : 127.1 gm

Height : 6.960 cm Moisture Content : 24.5 %
Area : 9.566 sq.cm Wet Density : 1.909 g/cc
Volume : 66.581 cu.cm Dry Density : 1.533 g/cc
Proving Ring No: 1 Capacity: 100 Kg Strain Dial: 0.01 mm

Proving Ring Constant: 0.0918 kg/div
%
STRESS
STRAIN
kg/sq.cm
1.00
0 0
0.359 0.029 0.90
0.718 0.067
1.078 0.123 0.80
1.437 0.189
1.796 0.254 0.70
2.155 0.319
STRESS (kg/sq.cm)
2.514 0.374 0.60

2.874 0.419
3.233 0.455 0.50
3.592 0.490
3.951 0.525
0.40
4.310 0.560
4.670 0.585
0.30
5.029 0.611
5.388 0.636
0.20
5.747 0.651
6.106 0.667
0.10
6.466 0.682
6.825 0.697
7.184 0.713 0.00
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0
7.543 0.719
7.902 0.698 STRAIN in %
8.261 9.596
8.621 9.470
8.980 1.922
9.339 1.940 Remarks:
9.698 1.950
10.057 2.123 1) H/D = 1.994
10.417 2.166 2) FAILURE MODE : This is a dry to slightly moist and stiffer sample,
10.776 2.209 prepared with a bit difficulty. Gradual and smooth curve. Sudden failure.
11.135 2.243 Vertical cracks at the top.
11.494 2.268
11.853 2.284
12.213 2.148
Plan No. 2732 - 21 Plan No. 6482 - 17

SWIS-TECH

Consultants: -
Soil Material: Slightly reddish brown, firm to stiff, low to low-medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace sand.


%
STRESS
STRAIN
kg/sq.cm
1.00
0 0
0.358 0.010 0.90
0.716 0.038
1.074 0.066 0.80
1.433 0.113
1.791 0.169 0.70
2.149 0.205
STRESS (kg/sq.cm)
2.507 0.260 0.60

2.865 0.315
3.223 0.369
0.50
3.582 0.414
3.940 0.458 20.2
0.40
4.298 0.502
4.656 0.537
0.30
5.014 0.571
5.372 0.605
0.20
5.731 0.630
6.089 0.654
0.10
6.447 0.669
6.805 0.676
7.163 0.682 0.00
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0
7.521 0.688
7.880 0.694 STRAIN in %
8.238 0.683
8.596 9.419
8.954 1.911
9.312 1.930 Remarks:
9.670 1.939
10.029 2.112 1) H/D = 1.9942) FAILURE MODE : Similar sample, but with more
10.387 2.155 moisture and cohesion. Slightly low initial stress. Minor vertical cracks aat
10.745 2.197 the top.
11.103 2.231
11.461 2.256
11.819 2.272
12.178 2.137
Plan No. 967 - 21 Plan No. 6482 - 18

SWIS-TECH

Consultants: -
Soil Material: Reddish brown, stiff, low to medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace sand.


%
STRESS
STRAIN
kg/sq.cm
1.50
0 0
0.362 0.029 1.35
0.725 0.076
1.087 0.133 1.20
1.449 0.208
1.812 0.292 1.05
2.174 0.376
2.536 0.468
STRESS (kg/sq.cm)
0.90
2.899 0.540
3.261 0.613
0.75
3.623 0.684
3.986 0.746
4.348 0.817 0.60
4.710 0.869
5.072 0.929 0.45
5.435 0.980
5.797 1.012 0.30
6.159 1.045
6.522 1.076 0.15
6.884 1.090
7.246 1.104 0.00
7.609 1.108 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0
7.971 1.086 STRAIN in %
8.333 9.588
8.696 9.463
9.058 1.920
9.420 1.938 Remarks:
9.783 1.948
10.145 2.121 1) H/D = 1.977
10.507 2.164 2) FAILURE MODE : Very soft and moist sample. It has certain bulging
10.870 2.207 under self-weight, however, tested to have some idea. As expected,
11.232 2.240 low stresses are found. No apparent cracks, but stress dial started
11.594 2.265 reverse deflection. It is suggested to take qu = 0.30 kg/cm^2 for
11.957 2.281 design purpose.
12.319 2.146
Plan No. 967 - 21 Plan No. 6482 - 19

SWIS-TECH

Consultants: -
Soil Material: Reddish brown, moist, firm to stiff, low plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace sand.


%
STRESS
STRAIN
kg/sq.cm
1.00
0 0
0.359 0.019 0.90
0.717 0.048
1.076 0.076 0.80
1.435 0.114
1.793 0.160 0.70
2.152 0.207
STRESS (kg/sq.cm)
2.511 0.243 0.60

2.869 0.280
3.228 0.306 0.50
3.587 0.333
3.945 0.359
0.40
4.304 0.386
4.663 0.412
0.30
5.022 0.437
5.380 0.454
0.20
5.739 0.470
6.098 0.487
6.456 0.494 0.10
6.815 0.501
7.174 0.508 0.00
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0
7.532 0.515
7.891 0.513 STRAIN in %
8.250 0.493
8.608 9.472
8.967 1.922
9.326 1.940 Remarks:
9.684 1.950
10.043 2.124 1) H/D = 1.997
10.402 2.167 2) FAILURE MODE : This is also a very soft and wet sample. It has
10.760 2.209 certain bulging under self-weight, however, tested to have some idea. As
11.119 2.243 expected, low stresses are found. No apparent cracks, but stress dial
11.478 2.268 started reverse deflection. It is suggested to take qu = 0.60
11.836 2.284 kg/cm^2 for design purpose.
12.195 2.149
Plan No. 967 - 21 Plan No. 6482 - 20

SWIS-TECH

Consultants: -
Soil Material: Reddish brown, stiff, low to low-medium plastic, LEAN CLAY (CL) trace to little sand.


%
STRESS
STRAIN
kg/sq.cm
1.00
0 0
0.361 0.029
0.90
0.722 0.076
1.082 0.142
0.80
1.443 0.216
1.804 0.290
2.165 0.364 0.70
2.525 0.428
STRESS (kg/sq.cm)
2.886 0.491 0.60

3.247 0.545
3.608 0.598 0.50
3.968 0.641
4.329 0.685 0.40
4.690 0.718
5.051 0.752 0.30
5.411 0.785
5.772 0.818 0.20
6.133 0.842
6.494 0.857 0.10
6.854 0.871
7.215 0.885 0.00
7.576 0.891 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
7.937 0.870 STRAIN in %

8.297 9.537
8.658 9.413
9.019 1.910
9.380 1.928 Remarks:
9.740 1.938
10.101 2.110 1) H/D = 1.980
10.462 2.153 2) FAILURE MODE : This is a dry to slightly moist and sandy clayey
10.823 2.195 sample. Failed at relatively low stress. Gradual and smooth curve.
11.183 2.229 Sudden failure. Vertical cracks at the top.
11.544 2.253
11.905 2.270
12.266 2.135
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SEP’ 2022

DR. HUSAIN KAZMI

Geotechnical Investigation Report

Phone: 051 5492983, 051 5474550, 0301 5100801

Page / Plan No.

1.1 Project Description 1

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SOIL INVESTIGATION 2

2.1 Locations of Boreholes 2

3.0 LABORATORY TEST 4

4.0 NATURE OF SUB-SURFACE 5

5.0 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS 7

❖ LOCATIONS OF BOREHOLES ……………………………. Plan No. 6482-01

REPORT ON SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION

REPORT ON SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

The foreseen work was comprised of the following:

1. Drilling of three (3) boreholes of maximum 25-ft depth or up to rock or

2. Execution of Standard Penetration Test (SPT) at 3-ft or as selected by the

3. Collection of soil samples from selected depths.

4. Execution of necessary laboratory tests.

5. Elaboration and submission of FINAL REPORT stating type of foundation

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SOIL INVESTIGATION

2.1 LOCATIONS OF BOREHOLES:

Locations of boreholes were selected and marked in the field by the

2.2 FIELD WORK:

2.3 IN-SITU TESTING:

The standard penetration test (ASTM D – 1586) is a sounding method of

BH-1 BH-2 BH-3

3’-0” 1+1+2 3 6 + 8 + 10 18 1+1+1 2

6’-0” 1+1+2 3 2+3+3 6 1+1+1 2

10’-0” 4+5+7 12 2+4+4 8 2+1+1 2

15’-0” 2+3+5 8 4+6+7 13 4+4+6 10

20’-0” 3+5+6 11 2+4+5 9 6+7+7 14

3.0 LABORATORY TEST:

Following laboratory tests were conducted in the laboratory:

1. Grain Analysis by Mechanical Method.

Above tests were performed in the SWIS-TECH laboratory under the

4.0 NATURE OF SUB-SURFACE:

4.1 BH- 1 (RL = -3.50 ft):

15’-0” / 20’-0”: Virgin soil: Slightly reddish brown, slightly moist to

4.2 BH- 2 (RL = -4.50 ft):

4.3 BH- 3 (RL = -5.00 ft):

5.0 FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS:

Large replacement problems can be tackled with the provision of a basement

SAFE ALLOWABLE LOAD OF A SINGLE PILE

Pile Dia *Tip Level of Pile Safe Allowable Load

Allowable Load Bearing for Pile Foundations

5.5 Description of Selected Granular Material for Guidance: Road sub-base

Particle 2 ½” 2” ½” No. 4 Sieve No. 200 Sieve

% Passing 100 90 - 100 40 - 60 10 - 30 5 - 10

5.7 Ground improvement process must be carried-out under the strict

Effective Pile Length = Cut-Off Level - Tip Level

5.16 Though, we do not anticipate any serious variation in subsoil conditions at

5.18 Dewatering: Ground Water Table is found at RL = -20.00 ft in BH-3 only. It is

Seismic Zone, Soil Profile Type & Seismic Coefficients

2B ‘SD’ 0.20 0.28 0.40

5.22 It is recommended to avoid any sprinkling or addition of water after the

Engr. Rais Agha

Fill: Slightly reddish brown,

-9.50 6’-0” 1+1+2 6

4’-0” sign of fill except roots. But

unsuitable stratum for direct

Virgin soil: Slightly reddish

-23.50 20’-0” 3+5+6 20